Inside the Headset with the AFCA American Football Coaches Association

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Chris Klieman, the head coach at Kansas State. In this conversation, Coach Klieman discusses how he focuses on preparing his players for life after football, how he makes himself present as a Head Coach, and why he chose to join the AFCA’s Board of Trustees. Coach Klieman boasts a long and successful career as a coach, with notable stops as the head coach at North Dakota State and Kansas State.  

 Follow Coach Klieman and K-State football on social media here:  

@CoachKli & @KStateFB 

Show Notes:  

1:35 Transitioning from a player to a coach and learning curves as a young coach. 

11:05 Constantly learning and improving as a coach becoming a coordinator and a head coach for the first time.  

21:47 Returning to your alma mater, continuing the tradition at North Dakota State, and joining the AFCA’s Board of Trustees.  

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Dominique Bowman, the Defensive Backs coach at Temple. In this conversation, Coach Bowman discusses his approach to interviews, getting an early start in the profession, and how he used social media to build his reputation. Coach Bowman is entering his second season with the Owls and was a member of the 2020 AFCA 35 Under 35 class.  

Follow Coach Bowman and Temple Football on social media here:  

@Dbowman85 & @Temple_FB 

1:05 Coordinating the defense at a young age and making the jump to the college ranks.  

15:12 Navigating the interview process and holding Assistant Head Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator positions.  

30:33 Opportunities at Marshall and Arkansas and experience in AFCA 35 Under 35.  

On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sit down with Chennis Berry, the head coach at South Carolina State University. In this conversation, Coach Berry talks through the journey he took into the coaching profession, the impact that building relationships can have on your career, and coaching HBCU football. Coach Berry is beginning his first season at South Carolina State after a successful tenure at Benedict College.  

Follow Coach Berry and South Carolina State Football on social media here:  

@coachberry77 & @SCState_Fb 

Show Notes:  

1:05 Starting your journey in the profession and navigating being let go from a position. 

16:28 Developing as a young coach and getting opportunities through past relationships. 

31:54 Serving as an interim Offensive Coordinator and learning to call plays.  

43:25 Returning to North Carolina A&T and growing as a coordinator.  

1:00:21 Getting the opportunity to be a head coach at Benedict and coaching HBCU football.  

 

 

On this episode of The Extra Yard, AFCA Executive Director, Craig Bohl, sat down with Steve Hatchell and Matthew Sign of the National Football Foundation. Steve Hatchell serves as the President and CEO and Matthew Sign serves as the COO of the NFF, which is an organization that strives to support football student athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence through a variety of programs, such as the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, the National Scholar-Athlete Program, the Future for Football initiative, and their annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas. In this episode, they discuss the history of the National Football Foundation, some of the initiatives that the organization runs, and the impact that football has had on our society.  

Learn more about the National Football Foundations and their initiative and programs here: https://footballfoundation.org 

Show Notes:  

0:39 Episode Introduction 

3:31 Programs and Initiatives run by the National Football Foundation 

21:24 Impact of football on the community and the players 

25:16 Episode Conclusion 

 

On this weeks’ episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Brennan Marion, the Offensive Coordinator at UNLV. In this conversation, Coach Marion discusses why building relationships with players is central to who he is as a coach, how he has continued to grow as a coach, and the origin of the Go-Go Offense. Coach Marion, fresh off his first season in Las Vegas, helped lead the Rebels to a 9-5 record and a bowl appearance in 2023.  

Follow Coach Marion and UNLV football on social media here:  

@BrennanMarion4 & @unlvfootball 

1:05 Finding success at the high school level through relationships and innovation.  

14:33 Jumping up to the college level and first opportunity as a position coach in college.  

32:51 Opportunities to serve as an OC at Howard and William & Mary and the development of the Go-Go Offense.  

47:30 Opportunities at Pitt and Texas and developing authentic relationships with players.  

This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Anthony Goliver a defensive GA at UCLA. In this conversation, Coach Goliver discusses his transition from serving in the US Marine Corps to coaching at UCLA, getting the opportunity to coach on-base while in Japan, and his future goals in the profession. Coach Goliver is a 7-Year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and is entering his third season with the Bruins. 

Follow Coach Goliver and UCLA Football on social media: 

@anthony_goliver & @UCLAFootball 

Show Notes:  

1:06 Experience in the Marines and coaching while on base in Japan.  

11:35 Soldiers to Sidelines Program experience and transition to UCLA. 

22:00 Navigating staff changes and growing as a young coach. 

27:54 Future goals and advice to young GA’s.